Upcoming Subaru Outback confirmed for New York debut

Upcoming Subaru Outback confirmed for New York debut

Subaru has confirmed it will unveil the 2015 Outback at this year’s New York Auto Show.

Details on the changes we can expect with 2015 Outback are sparse, but based on the teaser image, it’s what we’ve been expecting all along — a look similar to the 2015 Legacy, but with more rugged styling cues. The current fourth-generation Outback has proven to be very successful for Subaru, so don’t expect the Japanese automaker to meddle too much with its mainstream formula.

If history is any indication, the new Outback will share a powertrain with the Legacy. That means Subaru’s 175-horsepower, 2.5-litre flat-four will be the base engine and the 256-hp 3.6L flat-six will be optional, although it would be nice to see Subaru’s 2.0-litre turbo-four under the hood . Power will likely be fed to all four wheels via a CVT across the lineup, though a six-speed manual could still be offered on four-cylinder models in Canada.

Unless it is leaked earlier, we’ll bring you the latest on the 2015 Subaru Outback when the New York Auto Show opens its doors on April 16.